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NSRDEC BOTAA_17-01 REQUEST FOR PROJECT PROPOSAL (RPP) Area of Interest: Combat Feeding Technology Prototype: Closed Combustion Containerized Kitchen (CCCK) Prototype Development Objective: This Reques... NSRDEC BOTAA_17-01 REQUEST FOR PROJECT PROPOSAL (RPP) Area of Interest: Combat Feeding Technology Prototype: Closed Combustion Containerized Kitchen (CCCK) Prototype Development Objective: This Request for Project Proposal (RPP) is issued to request preproposals (white papers) in accordance with Section III, B, 1, of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement BOTAA 17-01 competitive announcement, and is being issued for planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to award an agreement, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. The Program Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) is seeking information on the capabilities and willingness of private entities (academic, non-profit and commercial) to design and produce a Closed Combustion Containerized Kitchen (CCCK) prototype, as defined on page 5 of the BOTAA. Background: The Containerized Kitchen (CK) was originally fielded in 2001 as the largest Army Field Feeding platform, capable of feeding up to 800 soldiers 3 times per day. The kitchen is sling loadable and deployable to any location in the world. Army Acquisition Objective for the CK is 1054, however closer to 950 remain in the field due to washouts. The average age of containerized kitchens is approaching 9 years with the oldest systems being 17 years old. Thirty five percent of systems have been RESET, however there is no active RESET program for the CK. Common issues that have emerged over the lifecycle of the CK include the following, which should be considered as part of prototype concept development: 1. Excessive heat on board the CK due to open combustion modern burner units (MBU). The high temperatures require work/rest cycles hot environments and a reduction in output capability from 3 meals to 2 per day. 2. Excessive noise levels on board the CK due to MBUs. Ambient noise level approach 85 dB due to ventilation, MBUs, and generator, and ECUs. 3. Wear and inaccessibility of wing wall deployment equipment. Winch failures have resulted in personnel injury and equipment damage due to falling wing walls. 4. Erection of fabric support structure is time consuming and requires multiple personnel. 5. Operators report difficulty performing refueling and PMCS of generator on board the system. 6. Corrosion of external components. Critical items including trailer components, exterior doors and hinges, and container skin is experiencing advanced levels of rust especially in high salt environments. 7. Degradation of flooring. Plywood flooring has been found to be degrading due to water intrusion to the point where holes are forming in high traffic zones. Equipment tie downs are no longer in place due to floor decomposition. Internal flooring structures are also suffering from corrosion due the trapped moisture. 8. "Wash down" cleaning restricted by lack of floor drains. 9. Environmental Control Units (ECU) are consistently not maintained, and are nonoperational. 10. Ventilation systems are not getting preventative maintenance resulting in equipment failure and resulting CO poisoning in multiple locations. 11. Hand washing sink is often not used due to leaking, component failure, time consuming to setup. 12. Lighting technology is inefficient and often inoperable due to broken bulbs. Requirements: The purpose of this RPP is to solicit preproposals to complete necessary integration engineering and fabrication of a prototype CCCK to demonstrate the elimination of identified issues and extend the usable life of the system. The effort is aimed at reuse of as much of the original CK equipment as possible, while integrating modular appliances and ventilation systems to improve system safety and efficiency. Modular appliances and burners are to be leveraged from the Army development of the Battlefield Kitchen (BK) as a direct replacement for MBU powered appliances. It is understood that the CCCK prototype system will be significantly different than the current CK and will require extensive engineering changes that change the layout by integrating safe closed combustion appliances. Given the issues cited above, particular attention must be given to current "average" system condition to document and correct any structural and cosmetic damage prior to integration of the agreed upon engineering changes. The primary objective of the prototype development is for the selected vendor to design and fabricate a prototype CCCK from a GFE CK system in "average" condition while integrating GFE appliances and GFE generator. System level improvements will be considered during the development based on integration cost and feasibility. The preproposal should identify the military utility, concept development, materials, methodologies, and technology of the proposed prototype. The Government anticipates the award of a prototype agreement for innovative technologies, processes, or concept proposed in response to this announcement. The CCCK platform concept design requirements are separated into two categories, essential and elective. PM FSS is seeking concepts that will meet all of the essential requirements, as well as meet any or all elective requirements. Projected CCCK concept essential design requirements are listed below. Threshold levels are derived from MIL-PRF-32026, and CCCK prototype shall be constructed to meet all baseline CK requirements such that all engineering changes can be tested for suitability, transportability, and environmental durability. Measure Current State Threshold Objective Proposed System cost CK RESET $240K+ by LEAD $240K + appliance* cost $250K per system Capacity 800 personnel X 3 daily 800 personnel X 3 daily 800 personnel X 3 daily System weight 14,080 lb gross w/o trailer 14,080 lb gross w/o trailer 12,000 lb gross w/o trailer Power consumption 10kW max w/ active power throttle for Environmental Control Unit (ECU) 10kW max 7kW max Fuel consumption ~22 gal per day w/ TQG 20 gal per day w/ AMMPS 12 gal per day w/ AMMPS Average Internal temperature 40-60o above ambient 15-20o above ambient 10o above ambient *CCCK prototype shall utilize only approved GFE components (appliances, generator, and burners). Alternate appliances and burners will be excluded from consideration. Specific CCCK platform concept elective design requirements are listed below (not ranked). Prior to integration of any of the following into the CCCK prototype a detailed AoA, design review, and approval by the PM FSS staff is required. • The CCCK fabric change to allow for more efficient deployment and packout while incorporating changes related to layout (entry/exit) and porting for ventilation systems. Setup time shall not exceed current CK design or impact current system setup time of 45 minutes. • Engineering preventative design changes to wing wall flooring concept to eliminate degradation due to moisture. • Engineering changes to wing wall support to ensure level deployment and reduce need for wing jacks. • Advanced lighting integration for power conservation. • Advanced ventilation system for maintaining internal temperature across operational temperature range. • Alternate mechanisms or equipment for raising and lowering wing walls Anticipated deliverables for the CCCK concept development are listed below. 1. Prototype and deliver one CCCK system to meet all original CK requirements (MIL-PRF-32026) with integrated modular appliances. 2. Developmental test data and reports. 3. Copies of new and modified drawings and models as part of CCCK BOM. (IAW BOTAA contract terms) 4. Final build report to document analysis of alternatives (AoA) and final configuration of delivered prototype. 5. Host bi-weekly IPR to discuss designs, pricing, schedule, and other topics relevant to the development. Performance Objectives: Preproposals should be limited to three pages, and include a description of the relevant technology including supporting data, the scope of the proposed effort including a high-level Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and a description of the proposer's research, development, manufacturing, past performance, or other special qualifications. The preproposal should indicate the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) level of the proposed prototype per the TRL level definitions found in Attachment 0001 of the BOTAA. The preproposal must also include an anticipated cost for the efforts described in the preproposal. Preproposals shall be submitted to the following email address: usarmy.natick.rdecom.mbx.ota-nsrdec@mail.mil. Brochures or other descriptions of general organizational or individual capabilities will not be accepted as a preproposal. All preproposals will be assigned an identification number and an email will acknowledge receipt of a preproposal. Usually, the Project Manager of the submitting organization should receive a decision letter or email regarding the preproposal within 60-90 days of submission. Administration: The Government will retain comments and information received in response to this RPP. Proprietary information should be identified as Company Proprietary. Do not use Government security classification markings. All written responses must be received by COB on 22 Feb 2019. Responses should be sent by e-mail to: usarmy.natick.rdecom.mbx.ota-nsrdec@mail.mil with Subject Line of Responding Organization and RPP Title. Material that is advertisement only in nature is not desired. Respondents may review the NSRDEC BOTAA at http://www3.natick.army.mil/(S(1g3ayjadw2dxhgvu41u4g4f1))/NSRDEC-BOTAA.aspx for additional areas of interest and/or preproposal submission instructions and representative POCs.